Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 867: To ask the Minister for Transport the timescale for the enactment of the recently published road safety measures from the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32957/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the Deputy is referring to the proposals recently announced by the Road Safety Authority regarding the introduction of a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system. The Government is committed to the development of such a system under the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012.

There is no one internationally accepted standard for a GDL system, which may contain many of a variety of different elements. The RSA examined the matter in considerable depth and has developed and published nine proposals. Earlier this year I approved these proposals in principle, and the RSA is now working to develop them in greater detail.

Many of the elements of the system will require primary legislation, and work in this regard is underway. It is my intention to introduce a Bill during 2011.